04 Sep 2023
Make the moment you start trying the moment to stop drinking
This Saturday, 9 September 2023, is international Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. Every year at 9:09am on the 9th day of the 9th month, we pause to recognise how important it is being alcohol free for the 9 months of a pregnancy.
04 Sep 2023
Join us for a webinar on the Medical Research Future Fund PASC research plan and what it means for you
We are co-hosting a webinar with the Consumers Health Forum of Australia to discuss the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) PASC research plan. PASC, or Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19, is also known as long COVID.
04 Sep 2023
New mental health resources available for health professionals
Health professionals can now access new and updated mental health resources, microlearning and online learning pathways through the Mental Health Professional Online Development (MHPOD) Program.
01 Sep 2023
ATAGI Update on the COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) regarding an additional COVID-19 dose for highest risk people in 2023. These recommendations are in addition the previous ATAGI COVID-19 vaccine booster advice published in February 2023.
01 Sep 2023
Women’s World Cup inspires the nation
The Women’s World Cup 2023 may be over, but it’s the dawn of a new era for women’s sport.
01 Sep 2023
Scam alert
We have been notified of a new phone scam that is targeting members of the Australian public. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be us, do not provide your personal details.
31 Aug 2023
Corporate Plan 2023–24
Our Corporate Plan for 2023–24 is now available. Read about how we will deliver the health system for all Australians throughout 2023–24.
30 Aug 2023
First Nations mental health and wellbeing support
This year, Australia will hold a referendum to decide whether to change the Constitution to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (the Voice). If talk of the Voice is affecting your wellbeing, it is important to know there is support available.
30 Aug 2023
Improving children’s mental health and wellbeing
A new Childhood Mental Health Research Plan will shape $50 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. An independent Expert Advisory Panel formed the plan. Members tell us how it will help improve children’s mental health and wellbeing.
29 Aug 2023
Improving health outcomes for people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease
A new Targeted Translation Research Accelerator Research Plan will shape $77.5 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. An independent Expert Advisory Panel formed the plan. Members tell us how it will improve care and outcomes for people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.